Kv-1s a lighter variant of late 1942 with higher speed, but thinner armour. A new, smaller, cast turret and redesigned rear hull were used. 1370 were built.
in response to criticisms, the lighter kv-1s (russian language: ??-1?) was released, with thinner armour and a smaller, lower turret in order to reclaim some speed. Importantly, the kv-1s also had a commander's cupola with all-around vision blocks, a first for a soviet heavy tank. However, the thinning-out of the armor called into question why the tank was being produced at all, when the t-34 could seemingly do everything the kv could do and much more cheaply. The soviet heavy tank program was close to cancellation in mid-1943.
item no : 01566
item name : soviet kv-1s heavy tank
bar code : 9580208015668
scale : 1:35
item type : static kit
model brief : length:203. 0 mm width:94. 8 mm
total parts : 440+
metal parts : gun barrel
photo etched parts : 1 piece
total sprues : 23 sprues and lower hull
released date : 2012-04
more features the kit consists of over 440 parts
>the kit w/refined detail
>multi-slide moulded lower hull
>192 individual tracks links:
>photo etched parts & metal gun barrel included"
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